MoCP - Darkroom 2023
24 MAY 2023 - 09 JUNE 2023, Ends 06:00 PM
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MoCP's DARKROOM benefit includes a renowned photography auction featuring important works by contemporary artists from around the world and one-of-a-kind art experiences. Auction and event proceeds support essential MoCP exhibitions, education, and community engagement programs.
Museum of Contemporary Photography DARKROOM benefit takes place on Thursday, June 8 in Chicago. Attendees will be able to view all the auction artworks in person, meet select artists, mingle with other photography enthusiasts, and enjoy great beverages and food.
The online auction begins to close at Noon Central Time (Chicago) on Friday, June 9, 2023.
Event-Specific Details for June 8:
DARKROOM 2023 Co-Chairs: Deborah Lovely and Genia Yovankin
Silver Camera Awardee: Bob Thall
DARKROOM Honoree: Catherine Edeleman
DJ and Emcee: Jill Hopkins
Tickets are $175 for the benefit and $500 for the VIP portion, which includes the Champagne Hour featuring a Q&A with Bob Thall and Cecil McDonald, Jr.
To purchase tickets and/or to donate, please click here: giving.colum.edu/darkroom2023
June 8 DARKROOM Benefit
VIP Champagne Hour: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Benefit and Auction: 6:30-9 p.m.
Event location: Columbia College Chicago Student Center, 754 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Additional Terms of Auction Sale:
Please note this auction is being processed by the Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago. Winning bidders will work directly with MoCP staff for invoicing and shipping.
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1. Krista Franklin
Ghosts of SongsPhotography
Estimate:$5,000 - 6,500
Starting bid:$2,800
Current Bid:$0
2. Marshall Brown
We Need HolesCollage
Estimate:$4,250 - 5,300
Starting bid:$2,500
Current Bid:$3,000
3. Brendan Fernandes
As One XPhotography
Estimate:$4,000 - 5,000
Starting bid:$2,500
Current Bid:$0
4. Shannon Bool
Horse of Oblivion #7Photography
Estimate:$3,600 - 4,500
Starting bid:$2,000
Current Bid:$0
6. Guanyu Xu
YN-09152008-11072020, 2020Photography
Estimate:$6,500 - 8,000
Starting bid:$4,000
Current Bid:$0
7. Nick Albertson
Straws Study 1Photography
Estimate:$1,200 - 1,500
Starting bid:$850
Current Bid:$0
8. Arnold Newman
Martha GrahamPhotography
Estimate:$6,800 - 8,500
Starting bid:$2,800
Current Bid:$0
10. Kelli Connell & Natalie Krick
SuitsPhotography
Estimate:$3,000 - 4,000
Starting bid:$1,800
Current Bid:$0
11. Peter Cochrane
Magnolia GrandifloraPhotography
Estimate:$4,000 - 5,000
Starting bid:$2,200
Current Bid:$0
12. Paul D'Amato
Hortencia & Leonard, ChicagoPhotography
Estimate:$2,500 - 3,200
Starting bid:$1,500
Current Bid:$0
13. Natan Dvir
14th St-Union Sqr. 6:00pm, 2016Photography
Estimate:$2,000 - 2,500
Starting bid:$1,000
Current Bid:$0
15. Citali Fabián
Nhawe, mi madre, (my mother)Photography
Estimate:$1,400 - 1,800
Starting bid:$800
Current Bid:$0
16. Whit Forrester
Uncontrollable Smile / ForcedPhotography
Estimate:$1,200 - 1,500
Starting bid:$600
Current Bid:$0
17. Mark Edward Harris
Traffic Officer, Pyongyang, North KoreaPhotography
Estimate:$1,000 - 1,250
Starting bid:$600
Current Bid:$0
18. Alice Hargrave
Midnight Calls, NightingalePhotography
Estimate:$3,200 - 4,000
Starting bid:$2,500
Current Bid:$0
19. Tom Jones
A Mamalelekala LandscapePhotography
Estimate:$1,500 - 2,000
Starting bid:$1,000
Current Bid:$1,000
20. Dave Jordano
18th Street Bridge, and City ChicagoPhotography
Estimate:$3,500 - 4,500
Starting bid:$2,000
Current Bid:$0
22. Jason Reblando
Mention the GeographicPhotography
Estimate:$1,500 - 2,000
Starting bid:$1,000
Current Bid:$0
23. Ruth Schnell
Patterns of PerceptionSculpture
Estimate:$4,000 - 6,000
Starting bid:$2,800
Current Bid:$0
24. Curtis Mann
Explosion, front pagePhotography
Estimate:$6,000 - 7,500
Starting bid:$3,600
Current Bid:$0
26. Miller and Shellabarger
Untitled (Origami Cranes 1)Photography
Estimate:$3,000 - 4,000
Starting bid:$1,500
Current Bid:$0
28. Jordan Putt
South Kinney Rd, 2018Photography
Estimate:$2,000 - 2,500
Starting bid:$1,200
Current Bid:$0
29. An-My Lê
Citrus Tree with Cross Pollination Shield, Fresno, CaliforniaPhotography
Estimate:$5,000 - 6,500
Starting bid:$3,500
Current Bid:$0
30. Whitten Sabbatini
Blue TruckPhotography
Estimate:$1,200 - 1,500
Starting bid:$700
Current Bid:$0
31. Victoria Sambunaris
Untitled (white train line), Near East Carbon UtahPhotography
Estimate:$3,500 - 4,500
Starting bid:$1,700
Current Bid:$0
32. Anna Shteynshleyger
GhostPhotography
Estimate:$7,500 - 9,000
Starting bid:$4,500
Current Bid:$0
33. Natasha Moustache
Poetics of RelationPhotography
Estimate:$1,300 - 1,600
Starting bid:$800
Current Bid:$0
34. Buzz Spector
My Ruscha #2Photography
Estimate:$2,000 - 2,500
Starting bid:$1,200
Current Bid:$0
36. Charles Swedlund
Untitled (Near Ottawa, IL)Photography
Estimate:$8,000 - 10,000
Starting bid:$5,000
Current Bid:$0
38. Nick Vedros
Shuttlecocks in SnowstormPhotography
Estimate:$2,800 - 3,500
Starting bid:$1,200
Current Bid:$1,200
41. Brian Ulrich
June 23, 2010, 8:35pmPhotography
Estimate:$3,000 - 4,000
Starting bid:$1,800
Current Bid:$0
44. Helena Chapellin Wilson
MoonsandPhotography
Estimate:$2,500 - 3,000
Starting bid:$1,250
Current Bid:$0
45. Yao Lu
Passing Spring at the Ancient DockPhotography
Estimate:$4,000 - 5,000
Starting bid:$2,000
Current Bid:$0
48. Sandro Miller
Portrait SessionPhotography
Estimate:$12,000 - 15,000
Starting bid:$6,000
Current Bid:$0
49. Jay Wolke
Quarry WorkshopPhotography
Estimate:$2,500 - 3,000
Starting bid:$1,200
Current Bid:$0
